Entry/Object ID
DE.1204Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
William H. Calvert mortgages slaves "…now at my house in Platte County…" to Christopher Skillman of Platte County to secure promissory note "… A man named Ben aged about 27 years, his wife Maria aged about 30 years, and their four children: Horace a boy aged about 10 years, Loyd a boy aged about 8 years, Dick a boy aged about 6 years, and Howard a boy aged about 2 years. And I do warrant said Negroes to be found in body and mind and slaves for life..."Date(s) of Creation
2/11/1863Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
LoydName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Calvert, William H. conveys slave to Skillman, Christopher A.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. Q 1861-1863: De.Q.701Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1863.02.11 De.Q.701 Calvert to Skillman.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
02/11/1863: Calvert, William H. conveys slave to Skillman, Christopher A. (Loyd)